Georgia Roche replaces Jenna Foubister at half-back for England ladies, with Hope Millard stepping as much as the bench for his or her must-win ultimate group sport.
England must beat Samoa to complete second in Group A and qualify for the semi-finals.
They beat Wales 70-6 of their opener, however had been thrashed 78-0 by reigning champions Australia in Perth final weekend.
Foubister, 19, began in opposition to Australia after an excellent home season the place she was named Tremendous League Girl of Metal.
However she struggled in opposition to the energy of Australia, so coach Stu Barrow has opted for the expertise of Roche as a substitute.
The lack of key participant Eva Hunter to a leg damage suffered in opposition to the Jillaroos has prompted a pack reshuffle, with Hollie-Mae Dodd shifting from prop to the again row.
Mary Coleman is available in at prop in consequence, whereas England are boosted by captain Jodie Cunningham overcoming an ear damage suffered final week to be named on the bench.
Georgia Wilson is in for Molly Jones within the centres, whereas Millard – the one heritage participant left within the England set-up following Jasmin Unusual’s tournament-ending knee damage – is again within the squad.
A win would earn England a semi-final spot, the place they’d most probably face New Zealand, who beat them within the final 4 of the earlier World Cup in 2022.
England ladies: Fran Goldthorp, Anna Davies, Georgia Wilson, Connie Boyd, Amelia Brown, Izzy Rowe, Georgia Roche, Mary Coleman, Keara Bennett, Liv Wooden, Lucy Murray, Hollie-Mae Dodd, Megan Williams.
Interchange: Jodie Cunningham, Vicky Whitfield, Hope Millard, Lucie Sams.
Reserves: Ruby Bruce, Evie Cousins, Molly Jones.
